FAQ

General questions

What is parkinson?

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects movement.

Unlike many neurological disorders, the abnormality at the root of Parkinson’s is known. It’s caused by cell death in an area of the brain called the “substantia nigra.” The cells produce dopamine, a chemical that functions as a neurotransmitter, sending signals between the brain cells involved in movement. By the time Parkinson’s is diagnosed, it’s estimated that approximately 80% of dopamine-producing cells have stopped functioning. The significant decrease in dopamine levels causes the symptoms of Parkinson’s to appear.

Where do proceeds go?

Proceeds of Parkinson’s Journey go to the region selected when donating online.Proceeds of Défi Vélo Parkinson Québec and Community Challenges are given to Parkinson Québec.

How are your donations used?

Offer support services

Finance research

Defend rights

Produce and disseminate information

How can I become a volunteer?

It’s very easy to volunteer for one of our fundraising activity! Email us at
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with your coordinates and let us know which event interests you (ex.: Parkinson’s Journey, Défi Vélo Parkinson Québec, Community Challenges). We will contact you to discuss our future collaboration.

How will I receive my tax receipt and when?

When you donate online, a receipt is sent by email as soon as your donation is confirmed. For cash donations or donations by check, receipts are sent by mail in the following weeks.

How can I make a cash donation or donation by check?

It is safer to send a check to Parkinson Québec and letting us know which even or participant you wish to support.

How can I make a donation for Parkinson's Journey?

To support a walker, a team or to make a donation to one of Parkinson’s Journey’s event, please click here.

Questions about Défi Vélo Parkinson Québec

How can I participate in the Défi Vélo?

Ride with us on August 26!

There are numerous ways to participate and to move for Parkinson!

Create an individual cyclist profile

Create a team

Create a corporate team

Make a donation to support a cyclist or a team

Become a financial partner for this event

Step 1 | Click in the PARTICIPATE tab and create your profile.
Step 2 | Register as an individual cyclist or create your team!
Step 3 | Use the fundraising tools offered by Parkinson Québec to start to solicit your acquaintances in order to to collect the required amount of $500 for your participation

How can I make a donation for a Community Challenge?

How can I organize a Community Challenge?

You have a project and want to help persons living with Parkinson’s disease? Take some time to plan and to think about how to implement and finance it. Who is targeted by your initiative? How much will your “clients” contribute and what amount do you think you can raise? We can help you to build your activity and to maximize your efforts and your contribution. Before you start your activity and solicit potential donators, your project must be approved by Parkinson Québec.

Contact person : Madame Coralie Desjardins –
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Questions about Parkinson Québec

Who is Parkinson Québec?

Parkinson Québec is a non-profit organization, the leader of the parkinsonian community, the reference for healthcare professionals and the provincial spokesperson organization of the Regroupement des régions Parkinson Québec.